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IIM UG Expansion: 11 of 22 IIMs Offer UG Courses; IPMAT/JIPMAT Registrations Surge 4x in 5 Years

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14 Aug 2026
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Key Data:11 out of 22 IIMs (50%)IPMAT/JIPMAT registrations grew nearly fourfoldCAT registrations dropped in 202683% skill shortfall in AI-literate managementIIMB Jigani campuseBBA with Accenture at IIM Jammu
Bodies:IIM BangaloreIIM JammuIIM Bodh GayaIIT PatnaAccentureTata TrustsUGCAICTEGraduate Management Admission Council
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What This Article Covers

1.11 out of 22 IIMs now offer UG programmes, using diverse entrance exams (IPMAT, JEE, own tests).

2.IPMAT/JIPMAT registrations have grown nearly fourfold in five years, while CAT registrations flattened and dropped in 2026.

3.Corporate feedback indicates IPM graduates perform on par with CAT entrants in early-career roles, but some sectors still prefer experienced candidates.

The Big Picture
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IIMs are rapidly expanding into undergraduate management education, with 50% now offering UG programs. This shift challenges the traditional CAT-MBA monopoly and creates new admission pathways (IPMAT, JEE). For aspirants, this means more options but also changing competition dynamics.

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IIMs offering UG11 out of 22 (50%)
IPMAT/JIPMAT growth (5 years)Nearly 4x
CAT registrations (2026)First drop in 3 years
IIMB new UG campus locationJigani, 27 km from main campus
IIM Jammu eBBA partnerAccenture
AI skill shortfall in management83%

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  • ›IIMs offering UG: 11 out of 22 (50%)
  • ›IPMAT/JIPMAT growth (5 years): Nearly 4x
  • ›Target this Data: 11 out of 22 IIMs (50%) offer UG programmes; IPMAT/JIPMAT registrations grew nearly 4x in 5 years.
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: University Grants Commission (UGC) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) as regulators.
  • ›Target this Legal Point: UGC July 2026 guidelines allowing 1-year PG diplomas/degrees online for 4-year honours graduates.

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Which entrance exam is used by the majority of IIMs offering undergraduate management programmes?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements:

1. IIM Bangalore's new UG campus is located at Jigani, 27 km from its main campus.

2. IIM Bodh Gaya's dual degree programme with IIT Patna requires candidates to clear the Common Admission Test (CAT).

3. IPM graduates are recruited by top consulting firms at salary packages matching postgraduate cohorts.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricEasy

What percentage of IIMs now offer undergraduate programmes in management, according to the article?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary reason for IIMs expanding into undergraduate education, as highlighted in the article?

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